DLW 209: Halloween Disney Cruise with Kate and Jude Part 2

This week, there is so much holiday news, from food, to merchandise, to decorations, we talk about it all, some tiki mugs are available, changes in Avengers Campus, Disney+ at the resort in a big way, we finish our cruise talk with Kate and Jude, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. If you want some DLWeekly Swag, you can pick some up at https://www.dlweekly.net/store/. Book your travel through ConciEARS at no extra cost to you! Be sure to mention that you heard about ConciEARS from DLWeekly at booking! If you want some awesome headwear or one of a kind items, be sure to visit our friends over at All Enchanting Ears! You can use the promo code DLWEEKLY10 to get 10% off your order!

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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort start this Friday, November 12th, but the parks are already showing their holiday spirit. Sleeping Beauty Castle is decked out with snow and garland, joining Main Street, Toon Town, New Orleans Square, and pretty much everywhere else in the parks. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have installed their massive Christmas Trees in Town Square at Disneyland and on Buena Vista Street in DCA. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/11/photos-christmas-tree-installed-at-disney-california-adventure/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/11/photos-sleeping-beauty-castle-main-street-u-s-a-and-mickeys-toontown-decked-in-holiday-decorations-at-disneyland-park/ The Foodie Guide for the Holidays at Disneyland has finally made it online this week. The items on the list will be available November 12th through January 9th. Some of the highlights for us include the Cookie Butter Creme Brulee with cookie crumbles and chocolate brownie, a large assortment of churros, a peppermint holiday sundae, the seafood boil for two, and more! For all the food and locations, check out the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/foodie-guide-to-holidays-at-disneyland-resort-the-merriest-place-on-earth/ What is better than one Foodie Guide this week? TWO Foodie Guides! The Festival of the Holidays guide was also posted this week. With nine booths and other special food offerings at regular locations like the churro carts, and the Paradise Garden Grill, there is something for everyone. For the full guide to plan your visit, check out the link in the show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/foodie-guide-to-disney-festival-of-holidays-at-disney-california-adventure-park/ As of a few days ago, the first booths for the Festival of the Holidays begun to appear at Disney California Adventure. The Festival will take place throughout the holiday season at the resort. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/11/photos-first-2021-festival-of-holidays-booths-installed-at-disney-california-adventure/ With the return of the Festival of the Holidays, there is so much to taste and drink that it can be hard to choose what to do. The Sip and Savor Pass has returned to help. Each pass includes 8 food or beverage items. Pricing has not been announced as of recording, but has been $54 in the past. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/11/07/the-easiest-way-to-enjoy-disneylands-festival-of-holidays-is-returning/ More things are starting to return to normal as time goes on at the resort. With the return of the Holiday season, the Christmas Fantasy Parade Dining Package has returned. The package will cost $45 per adult and $25 per child, and will return to the Plaza Inn, with several food options and a prime location for the parade. Magic Key discounts are available. Reservations can be made online. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/11/03/one-of-the-best-ways-to-see-disneylands-holiday-parade-is-back/ and https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/plaza-inn-dining-package/ A holiday cocktail will be available at Trader Sam’s, which will be made with spiced liquor, coffee liquor, lime juice, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. The beverage comes in a nutcracker tiki mug that was last at the parks in 2019. – https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2021/11/03/the-nutcracker-tiki-mug-is-coming-back-to-trader-sams-at-disneyland-resort/ Disney has once again partnered with Toys for Tots to collect toys for children in need for the holiday season. Disney started with a donation of half a million dollars to the organization, and is offering guests to join in on the giving. From now through December 14th, toys can be donated through shopDisney.com or dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at Downtown Disney locations. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/disney-kicks-off-the-giving-season-with-the-disney-ultimate-toy-drive-and-a-heartfelt-animated-spot/ Last week WEB Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure went completely to standby, without the need to get a boarding group. Since this change went into effect, the wait times have been as low as 20 minutes to as much as 2 hours, with the average wait time around 40 minutes. Disney does have posted that they may require a boarding group on some days, but as of now has gone completely standby. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/11/breaking-web-slingers-a-spider-man-adventure-in-avengers-campus-moving-to-standard-standby-queue-system-starting-tomorrow/ The newest Marvel film, The Eternals, has come to the Sunset Showcase Theater, as well as the characters making appearances in Avengers Campus. In the Sunset Showcase Theater, an extended preview of the movie, along with some of the costumes are on display. Sersi, Kingo, and Photos are visiting the ancient sanctum at Avengers Campus and interacting with guests. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/celebrate-eternals-super-heroes-centuries-in-the-making-in-theaters-and-at-disney-parks/ Since the Void VR experience left Downtown Disney, there hasn’t been an experience like it, until now. ILMxLAB and Meta Quest are previewing a new VR experience next to the Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney. From November 12th though January 5th, guests can take part in a special preview of the Quest 2 Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge video game, plus the new expansion. The experience is free, and offered daily from noon to 8pm. Reservations can be made on site with a Meta Quest staff member. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/ilmxlab-and-meta-quest-to-preview-special-vr-experience-star-wars-tales-from-the-galaxys-edge-in-downtown-disney-district-for-a-limited-time-at-disneyland-resort/ November 12th is a big day for Disney+ subscribers visiting Disney Parks and shopping on shopDisney. Ticket holders who are also Disney+ subscribers will have the “blue carpet” rolled out for them on this Disney+ Day. All U.S. Parks will allow guests to enter 30 minutes early, with a real blue carpet and special photo opportunities, with complimentary PhotoPass. On shopDisney, Disney+ subscribers will have free shipping on November 12th through the 14th, with new customizable items also available. For those of you who are not subscribed to Disney+, there is a special offer for $1.99 for the first month. For all he details, visit the link in our show notes. – https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2021/11/disney-rolls-out-the-blue-carpet-in-celebration-of-disney-plus-day/ and https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/11/disney-subscribers-get-early-theme-park-entry-special-character-appearances-and-photo-ops-at-walt-disney-world-disneyland-resort-on-november-12/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOJ1cw6mohw Star Wars fans who wanted to get their hands on a Porg or Battle of Endor Tiki Mug from Oga’s Cantina, now have another way to get one! The mugs can now be purchased on shopDisney.com for $29.99. – https://dlnewstoday.com/2021/11/shop-porg-and-battle-of-endor-tiki-mug-from-ogas-cantina-now-available-on-shopdisney/

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